CACR 5 (2004): relating to the rulemaking authority of the supreme court. Providing that the supreme court may adopt rules, that the general court may regulate these matters by statute, and that in the event of a conflict between a statute and a rule, the statute, if otherwise valid, shall prevail over the rule.

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CACR 5 (2004)

relating to the rulemaking authority of the supreme court. Providing that the supreme court may adopt rules, that the general court may regulate these matters by statute, and that in the event of a conflict between a statute and a rule, the statute, if otherwise valid, shall prevail over the rule.

  • Status: Passed both chambers, not ratified by the voters
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2003 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on April 30, 2003, May 13, 2003, June 4, 2003 and October 9, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 16–2. On January 15, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 256–69. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (1459), offered by Sen. Larsen, was rejected on a roll call 6–17 on April 29, 2004. On April 29, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • April 30, 2003, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • May 13, 2003, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • June 4, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • October 9, 2003, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB <Rep Mock>
  • March 25, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • January 15, 2004, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 256, nays 69, passed
  • April 29, 2004, Senate: Adoption of the floor amendment (1459s) Sen. Larsen/Sen. Barnes — yeas 6, nays 17, failed
  • April 29, 2004, Senate: Committe report of out to pass. A 3/5 vote is necessary. — yeas 18, nays 6, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2003: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ7, p100
  • January 8, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/07/2003
  • February 14, 2003: Hearing Feb 14 10:00 RM208,LOB
  • March 11, 2003: Retained in Committee
  • April 22, 2003: ==CANCELLED==l Subcom Work Session Apr 22 11:00 RM208,LOB
  • April 30, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 30 3:00 RM208,LOB
  • May 13, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 13 11:00 RM208,LOB
  • June 4, 2003: Subcom Work Session June 4 1:00 RM208,LOB
  • August 20, 2003: (Subcom: Reps Craig, Woods, Jacobson, Haytayan & Wall)
  • October 9, 2003: Subcom Work Session Oct 9 10:30 RM208,LOB <Rep Mock>
  • November 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 15, 2004 Session (vote 16-2;Reg)
  • November 18, 2003: Prop Comm Am{2504}(New Title)
  • December 18, 2003: Rep Sorg Prop Fl Am{2562}(New Title)
  • January 15, 2004: Comm Am{2504}, AA VV; Adopted with Am RC(256-69); 3rd reading MA unanimous VV
  • March 4, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • March 25, 2004: Hearing; March 25, 2004, Room 103, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC12
  • March 31, 2004: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 31, 2004. Room 103, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC11
  • April 21, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/29/04]; SC17
  • April 29, 2004: Sen. Larsen Floor Amendment{1459}, RC 6Y-17N, AF
  • April 29, 2004: Ought to Pass, 3/5 nec., RC 18Y-6N, MA; OT3rdg
  • April 29, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled
  • November 2, 2004: Amendment Failed Referendum (271,091 - 205,589); 2005 Red Book, p.___

Related Bills

  • CACR 36 (2006): relating to the rulemaking authority of the supreme court. Providing that the supreme court may adopt rules, that the general court may regulate these matters by statute, and that in the event of a conflict between a statute and a rule, the statute, if otherwise valid, shall prevail over the rule.

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